Course Description
This syllabus will serve as a guide for understanding the federal and state requirements of the course. Topics and objectives listed are designed to provide a comprehensive program of study, to prepare students to pass the Permit Test and the CDL Class A License Test and to prepare them to exercise the privileges of the CDL Class A License.
Certificate
Completion of this course results in an SLTATC Certificate of Proficiency for the CDL Program and prepares students to pass the Permit Test and the CDL Class A License Test.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:
Competencies (skills you will learn)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the commercial driver which are based on knowledge of the industry rules and regulations and care and safety in driving.
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal (written) communications with regard to trip planning and accurate log books
- Demonstrate an understanding of general fire safety and OSHA guidelines for the trucking industry
- Demonstrate load distribution with safe and proper load restraint
- Understand and correctly read bills of lading
Course Structure
This is a competency-based coursed offered on a defined schedule.
Course Length
The defined length of this course is 120 hours, which provides 40 hours of didactic assignments and 80 hours of driving training divided between the practice driving ranges and the public roads
Specific Course Admission Requirements
This course is meant to be taken as the CDL Program. Admission requirements for this program can be found on the information sheet or by contacting Student Services.
Required Texts
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Pocketbook
Publisher: JJ Keller
Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocketbook
Publisher: JJ Keller
Driver's Daily Log Book
Publisher: JJ Keller
Rand McNally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, 2008
Publisher: JJ Keller
Tractor Trailer Driver Manual
Publisher: JJ Keller
Emergency Response Guidebook
Publisher: JJ Keller
Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.
Course Location and Schedule
West Valley Training Center: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. OR 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Friday.
This is a 3-week program with a defined start date.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please see the SLTATC Monthly Tuition and Fee Schedule or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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